by Family Private Care | Jun 27, 2014 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
Mom has always been the matriarch in the family, but all of a sudden, she seems distant and uninterested in her home and friends. Or perhaps Dad was always the one who was never late for an appointment and had a desk as clean as a slate. At your last visit, you...
by Family Private Care | Jun 20, 2014 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
Slips and falls are some of the leading causes of injuries for seniors, and many of them can be prevented. Once an elder slips or falls, their life may never be the same. The injury could impact their physical health or emotional well-being and lead to a downward...
by Family Private Care | Jun 13, 2014 | Healthy Living
With summer comes an increase in mosquitoes. Elders are of a particular concern for mosquito bites because they are at a greater risk for the West Nile Virus. Although rare, elders, especially those older than 65, can suffer from complications like inflammation in the...
by Family Private Care | Jun 6, 2014 | Healthy Living, Uncategorized
If your loved one has limited mobility with a walker, wheelchair or cane, you may be hesitant to bring them outdoors. In fact, it’s not uncommon for elders to not want to go outside because they are embarrassed of their limitations. But now that the bright, sunny...
by Family Private Care | May 29, 2014 | Caregiving
Hospice Home Care is a philosophy of care that embraces comfort and self-respect at the end of life. It is a complete form of care, meaning that it addresses the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of the patient and their family. Hospice Home Care is a...